KATZEN International, Inc. · 3 days ago
Lead Mechanical Design Engineer
Cincinnati, OH
Full-time
Onsite
Lead/Staff
10+ years expKATZEN International, Inc. is a worldwide leader in process technology and plant design, particularly in the biofuel industry. They are seeking a Lead Mechanical Design Engineer to join their engineering team, where the individual will oversee a mechanical team and contribute significantly to project design work, ensuring high-quality engineering standards and collaboration with clients and vendors.
Chemical EngineeringConsultingIndustrial Design
Responsibilities
Must have strong ownership, attention to detail and collaboration skills
The role will be 20% leading the mechanical team w/ one to two direct reports and 80% individual contributor work
Own internal standards for piping specifications and maintain instruments, piping and mechanical details
Current on Industry Standards - TEMA, ASME, ASTM, API and NFPA
Lead, create, modify and/or maintain complex design files (3D & 2D) using CAD to 3D model, analyze and document client engineering packages
Act as liaison with external vendors to support internal specifications
Perform P&ID updates in AutoCAD
Smart P&ID database knowledge and functionality for integration
Strong understanding of interpreting PFD’s, P&ID’s, and GA drawings
Review and approve vendor fabrication packages, drawings and data sheets
Perform hydraulic calculations for line sizing, pump specification, vendor pump selection and other rotating equipment. Understanding of control valves and instrumentation
Practical knowledge of process equipment – piping, pumps, heat exchangers, vessels, columns
Qualification
Required
Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent. Other degrees will be considered pending prior experience
10+ years of related experience in mechanical design or a manufacturing environment (turnarounds, projects, or equipment procurement/review)
Knowledge of P&ID development
Fluency with AutoCAD – Plant 3D, P&ID updates, 2D Drawing creation
Excel in the fundamentals of hydraulics and rotating equipment sizing (various types of pumps, blowers, vacuum pumps)
Proficiency in TEMA, API standards, ASME VIII and ASTM
Experience executing capital projects or site modifications for the chemical or biofuel industry
Working knowledge of AutoCAD – P&IDs, Drawings, Plant 3D
Working knowledge of Navisworks 3D Viewer
Working knowledge of Bluebeam
Working knowledge of pump sizing software – Goulds or Sulzer
Working knowledge of Fisher Spec Manager and Control Valve Sizing
Working knowledge of Microsoft suite of products, specifically Excel and VBA
Preferred
FE or PE preferred but not required
Company
KATZEN International, Inc.
KATZEN International, Inc.
11-50 employees
H1B Sponsorship
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